Best Biofabrication Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Ritu Raman... on "Biofabrication" 49:03

2h ago49:03

49:03

Abhay is joined by Dr. Ritu Raman, MIT engineering professor and author of the book "Biofabrication", for a conversation about personal and professional lessons learned from her journey, the tethers of science fiction and pop culture, and the possibilities and limits of her work. (0:00 - 2:58) Introduction (2:58) Part 1 - setting the stage and defi…

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Emma Hakansson: Collective Fashion Justice 35:59

3h ago35:59

35:59

“There are more native crocodiles living in cages and concrete pens that are owned by Hermes or supplying Louis Vuitton than live in their natural habitat. So, that is so clearly not conservation. And we're talking like hundreds of thousands of crocodiles.” – Emma Hakansson We are destroying the planet, killing billions of animals and making life i…

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Ginni Saraswati... on media, podcasting, and more 32:10

1h ago32:10

32:10

Entrepreneur, journalist, and podcaster Ginni Saraswati joins Abhay for a conversation that touched upon everything from storytelling to mythbusting to wedding planning! Ginni is the founder and CEO of Ginni Media and hosts "The Ginni Show". (0:00 - 2:40) Introduction (2:40) Part 1 - wedding planning, storytelling and building relationships (12:24)…

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Interview Dr. Mohit Chhaya: BellaSeno 1:10:19

1h ago1:10:19

1:10:19

This Saturday, I had a pleasant visit from the CEO and co-founder of BellaSeno, Dr. Mohit Chayya, a startup located in Leipzig, Germany, working on 3D-printed implants for both soft tissues and bone. We had some nice green tea and pastries and chatted about a slew of things from his worldly experiences from residing in four countries and Game of Th…

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Sanjana Modha... on writing "Sanjana's Feasts" and cooking to be free 37:30

1h ago37:30

37:30

Chef, content creator, and author Sanjana Modha joins Abhay to talk about everything from lunchtime food, to cooking as a parent, to her go-to dessert, to writing her new book "Sanjana's Feasts", which is due out this fall 2024. (0:00 - 3:01) Introduction (3:01) Part 1 - lunchtime, cooking as a parent (11:14) Part 2 - cooking as a way to connect th…

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SPOTLIGHT... on Dhruv Kulkarni and using A.I. with empathy and human connection 19:33

5d ago19:33

19:33

It’s hopefully obvious to many that the AI revolution has not only begun but it’s in full swing. Now since I’m in healthcare and well a wee bit older than those entering the workforce right now, I wanted to get the perspective of someone who has not only grown up with AI as a digital tool and familiar science but also has developed a relationship i…

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Pete Paxton: Good People Who Do Bad Things 49:17

6d ago49:17

49:17

"I cannot put enough emphasis on this. I have seen so many things that are so weird that even when I would show it to law enforcement at first, before there were like a lot of these cases coming out, law enforcement would look and they'd be like, “what? Why would someone do this?” Right? As if what I'm showing them wasn't real. And what I learned t…

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Virtual Event Recording: 3D Printed Orthopedic Implants 1:40:54

9d ago1:40:54

1:40:54

Join a group of passionate international experts to learn about innovative biomaterials, the changing regulatory landscape, and what we can learn from failed 3D-printed implants. Please register now to be part of this inspiring conversation that promises to reshape how we think about orthopedic care. Here we answer some "burning questions": 1. Why …

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Samhita Mukhopadhyay... on "The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning" 48:36

21d ago48:36

48:36

Samhita Mukhopadhyay, author of "The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning" joins Abhay for a conversation about a range topics from “trickle down feminism” to being the daughter of two Bengali immigrants, to mentoring and leadership. Samhita served as the executive editor of the popular blog Feministing and then for Teen Vogue and in reflecting…

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Ingrid Newkirk: 75 Years of Badassery 36:02

22d ago36:02

36:02

“You asked what kind of army we are. Cleveland Amory once said it. He said, “the army of the kind.” And that's it. If there's anything going on, we find it irresistible not to speak out, to do something, to say something, to enlist other people to help because we're not some superhuman force, we're a collection of humans.” Ingrid Newkirk Ingrid New…

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Vivek Agnihotri... on his life as a filmmaker 57:48

28d ago57:48

57:48

Abhay is joined by writer, director, and producer Vivek Agnihotri to share a broad ranging conversation about his life as a filmmaker. His films include The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War, and the upcoming The Delhi Files. Believe it or not, the kidneys, Keyser Söze, and cricket all were involved! (0:00 - 2:45) Introduction (2:45) Part 1 - Rallying…

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Virtual Event Recording: Point of Care 3D Printing 1:44:37

1M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

Perhaps one of the most important topics in the 3D printing industry right now. Led by clinical and technical experts from major institutions in the US, EU, and Singapore, this event aims to update all stakeholders on everything about point-of-care 3D printing. From personalized surgical tools to anatomical models for preoperative planning, partici…

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Vanessa Barboni Hallik: Another Tomorrow 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

“50% of clothing that gets created ends up in a landfill in the first year. When we're using way too much resource in the first place, the fact that half of that is going directly to landfill in the first year is insane. And then, what actually makes it into our closets, we wear about 20% of on a trailing 12 month basis. So if you think about just …

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Saurabh Netravalkar... on USA cricket and his journey 47:20

1M ago47:20

47:20

Abhay is joined by cricket athlete Saurabh Netravalkar, whose clutch bowler performance led Team USA to a dramatic victory over Pakistan and into the Super 8 competing against Team India in the recent Men's T20 World Cup. They chatted about everything from his cricket journey to integrating sport with life as a software engineer to growing cricket …

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Congressman Ami Bera... on governing, campaigning, and American patriotism 38:49

2M ago38:49

38:49

Abhay is joined by Dr. Ami Bera, United States Congressman (D) CA-6, as they share a broad conversation about his experiences and journey as the longest serving Indian American in Congress. (0:00 - 3:10) Introduction (3:10) Part 1 - Doctoring and crossover skills in politics, relationship building and prioritizing (13:36) Part 2 - Governing and cam…

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Virtual Event Recording: 3D Bioprinting Biofabrication for Musculoskeletal Tissues 1:57:51

1M ago1:57:51

1:57:51

This virtual event centered on biofabrication and bioprinting of musculoskeletal tissue. As the demand for effective treatments for bone and cartilage defects continues to rise with an aging population, this event is a vital platform for deep conversations about the challenges, progress, and future of tissue engineering for regenerative purposes in…

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Melanie Challenger: Animals in the Room 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

“I think one of the reasons dignity matters to animals is that they are objectified. They are stripped of their agency very often, and they're also caught up in power relations with human beings that do not go in their favor in, in the overwhelming number of cases. But it's also grounds why they have a right to be subjects of justice, doesn't it? S…

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Vikas Khanna...on BUNGALOW and feeling at "home" 39:02

2M ago39:02

39:02

Abhay is joined by Vikas Khanna, the celebrated judge of Master Chef India, Michelin award-winning chef, author, and filmmaker. Vikas' new restaurant BUNGALOW, opened this past spring in New York City. They shared a chat about his journey and bringing people "home" through his food experience. (0:00 - 2:36) Introduction (2:36) Part 1 - first profes…

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Kani Kusruti... on "All That We Imagine As Light" and her passion for the process 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

Abhay is joined by award-winning actor Kani Kusruti for a conversation about her ongoing work and recent role in the film, "All That We Imagine As Light", which recently won the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. (0:00 - 3:06) Introduction (3:06) Part 1 - relationship with the film, awards, working with director Payal Kapadia (15:17…

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Gene Grant: Scores of Chimpanzees Are Still Stuck in Labs 37:07

3M ago37:07

37:07

“Anybody with half a heart could understand that this is a very bad deal for these feeling beings. Waking up every day at the same place where these horrible things happened, it's not right.” – Gene Grant It’s been almost a decade since the National Institutes of Health ended the use of chimpanzees for biomedical research. But today we still have s…

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Raja Choudhury...on making "America's First Guru" 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

Abhay is joined by award-winning filmmaker, Raja Choudhury, whose newest documentary "America's First Guru" is available to stream on PBS, and showcases the story of the young and charismatic Swami Vivekananda’s travels to the US in the late 1800’s to speak at the first World’s Parliament of Religions conference in Chicago, broadly introducing Hind…

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Rohini Kosoglu... on national policy and technology 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

National policy expert, Rohini Kosoglu, joins Abhay to talk about everything from building trust with leaders to policy intersections and governance with AI to the imperatives of this upcoming election cycle. Rohini recently served in the Biden-Harris administration as Deputy Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice Presid…

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Dental 3D Printing 2024 Event Recording: Next Gen, Automation, 20x 1:59:56

2M ago1:59:56

1:59:56

This is the recording for our recent dental 3D printing event. Since 2017, dental 3D printing has been an essential focus for the 3D printing world. The dream scenario of every dental practice having a “chair-side” mini factory is still the end goal. But like every other vertical, transforming dentistry is nuanced. From a lack of biocompatible mate…

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SPOTLIGHT...on Varsha Mathur and relationship coaching 26:54

3M ago26:54

26:54

SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Varsha Mathur, J.D., PCC, a certified dating and relationship coach with over seven years of experience, guides clients worldwide to effortlessly find and sustain lasting love with their ideal partners. Through her personalized coaching approach,…

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Rohit Gijare... on dance, choreography, and always learning 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

Choreographer and dance artist Rohit Gijare joins Abhay to talk about everything from teaching to getting inspired to constantly being a student of dance. (0:00 - 2:53) Introduction (2:53) Part 1 - routine, inspiration, improv (14:08) Part 2 - how to define "good", being an effective teacher, dance and cultural importance (32:45) Part 3 - breaking …

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Chloe Sorvino: Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed and the Fight for the Future of Meat 37:42

3M ago37:42

37:42

“There was a farmer who I met. He had the craziest [story], but not crazy because it's happening everywhere. A hog horn rammed into him and he got a disease. No one had any idea what it was. He went septic. He almost died. And he figured out that his herd had gotten an antibiotic resistant bug because of the way he was farming.” – Chloe Sorvino Chl…

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Raj Lulla... on "The Caring House" and writing about grief 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

Abhay is joined by Raj Lulla, author of the novel "The Caring House", to talk about writing about grief, mental health and empathy, and "metabolizing" grief. Their mutual love of the West Wing definitely also came up. (0:00 - 2:53) Introduction (2:53) Part 1 - ignition and inspiration to write the book, children grieving (13:75) Part 2 - inconsiste…

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Nina Rao: Saving Wild Tigers 46:57

4M ago46:57

46:57

“We want to know that we're not separate from all beings - because most of our grief, our fear, our anger comes from feeling separate, not feeling connected, we're constantly finding ways to connect.” – Nina Rao Nina Rao runs an organization called Saving Wild Tigers, a project that raises funds and supports conservation efforts for tigers througho…

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In Silico Simulation for Medtech and Biopharma 2:00:50

3M ago2:00:50

2:00:50

In-silico simulation refers to using computer modeling and simulations to predict the behavior of biological systems or processes. It is an increasingly important concept for future medical device and drug development. The benefits of in-silico simulation include lowering costs, reducing animal testing, improving accuracy and safety, and clarifying…

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Priyanka Kamath...on 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n and building skill equity 44:08

4M ago44:08

44:08

Abhay is joined by Priyanka Kamath, the founder and CEO of 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n. They chatted about build skill equity in tech for emerging economies and provide solutions for grassroots projects, with girls and women leading at the forefront. Of note, on May 4, 2024, Priyanka is showcasing the 100 GIGA demo day, the result of a 3 month bootca…

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W.i.S.H. ...on being an all girl Indian pop group 50:38

4M ago50:38

50:38

Abhay is joined by the Indian pop music group W.i.S.H. ... Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi (Riya Duggal, Zoe Siddarth, Simran Duggal, and Suchita Shirke) share their experiences as they aim to be India's next big pop music group and the first all female group to catch fire in nearly 2 decades. They talked about dynamics as a group and as individuals, longev…

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Virtual Event Recording: Melt-Electrowriting And/Or 3D Printing 1:49:21

4M ago1:49:21

1:49:21

MELT electrowriting printing technology is a cutting-edge method that enables the precise fabrication of intricate structures at the micro- and nanoscale levels. This technology involves the controlled deposition of molten polymer fibers using electric fields, allowing for the creation of customized structures with high resolution and accuracy. In …

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Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy: Our Kindred Creatures 37:09

4M ago37:09

37:09

"I think that's often the solution when feeling sort of bogged down in the issues of our day is when you zoom out and you look at sort of the whole arc of change, you can sort of get inspired that, yeah, we've come a long way." - Monica Murphy Bill Wasik is the editorial director of The New York Times Magazine and Monica Murphy is a veterinarian an…

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Nisha Pahuja...on "To Kill a Tiger" and filmmaking 44:17

4M ago44:17

44:17

Abhay chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja about everything from the impact of her Academy Award and Peabody Award nominated film To Kill a Tiger, to processing past experiences and trauma, to holistic filmmaking without judgment. (0:00 - 3:09) Introduction (3:09) Part 1 - after the Oscars, instincts, building trust with Ranj…

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SPOTLIGHT...on Neha Assar and mehndi art 27:53

5M ago27:53

27:53

SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Neha Assar has been adorning brides across the nation with bespoke ornate mehndi and body art since 1994 and is now opening doors to many opportunities that are leading to creative collaborations and ground breaking projects. The concepts used ar…

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Yogendra Puranik...on life as a bureaucrat, educator, and politician in Japan 45:20

5M ago45:20

45:20

Abhay chats with bureaucrat, educator, and ex-Member of the Legislative Assembly(MLA) in Japan, Yogendra Puranik. Known also as "Yogi-San", the native of Maharashtra was the first Indian born elected official in Japan and now serves as the first-ever foreign-origin principal of a public (government) school, and the first-ever Indian-origin Civil/Ga…

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Suzanne Lee: BIOFABRICATE 42:12

5M ago42:12

42:12

“Wouldn't it be amazing if you went into Nike Town and the same pair of shoes or the same style [but]each pair was different because it had been grown and was not the result of a plastic, you know, a plastic polymer or an animal that had been so heavily finished that they all look the same. That, or me, would be mind blowing, where you and I could …

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Nimesh Patel...on stand up comedy, pre-show prep, and being irreverant 37:42

5M ago37:42

37:42

Abhay is joined by comedian Nimesh Patel to chat about his latest tour, the journey of his comedy life and everything in between. (0:00 - 2:42) Introduction (2:42) Part 1 - watching comedy, latest tour, structure to his shows (12:53) Part 2 - pre-show routines, when Indians are in the audience, mirrors and windows (26:29) Part 3 - anatomy of a good…

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Dr. Patricia Wright: For the Love of Lemurs 55:18

5M ago55:18

55:18

“He called me into his office and he said, ‘you see that picture above my desk?’ I said, ‘yes.’ It kind of looked like an animal that reminded me of a squirrel. He said, ‘that is a lemur that we think is extinct in the wild. If you can, please go to Madagascar and find out if it's extinct or not.’” – Patricia Wright Dr. Patricia Wright is an anthro…

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Sangita Phadke...on her pastel painting journey, realism, and an "eye" for art 48:29

5M ago48:29

48:29

Abhay is joined by "Master Pastelist", artist Sangita Phadke for a conversation about her journey in art, her work with still life and realism, and the storytelling from both sides of her paintings. (0:00 - 2:26) Introduction (2:26) Part 1 - first memory of artistic expressions, being self-taught, the "eye" for art (16:52) Part 2 - realism, being a…

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Danielle Celermajer: Summertime: Reflections on a Vanishing Future 41:27

5M ago41:27

41:27

“When those fires happened, it was about 8 o’clock in the morning. It goes completely black, so the sky is completely black. There's no light. The sound is like being under a train. It's unbelievably loud. And of course, the heat. You are right in the heat of the fire and the smell and the taste. So, every one of his senses was taken from one world…

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Anand Deshpande...on creating ecosystems and always learning 56:55

5M ago56:55

56:55

Abhay is joined by the founder, chairman, and managing director of Persistent Systems, Anand Deshpande, for a conversation about everything from learning new skills to creating jobs to the transition away from being a CEO to legacy. (0:00 - 3:10) Introduction (3:10) Part 1 - learning new skills, helping build a biotech ecosystem (18:01) Part 2 - An…

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Raveena Mehta...on making music and feeling at "home" 37:32

6M ago37:32

37:32

Abhay chats with singer and songwriter Raveena Mehta about everything from dreams of music to her artistic journey and collaborating to her own playlist. (0:00 - 2:18) Introduction (2:18) Part 1 - dreaming and feeling at "home" (14:18) Part 2 - spirituality of music, versatility, collaborating (23:44) Part 3 - listening and playlists, aesthetics an…

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Nicole Green: Better Science 35:43

6M ago35:43

35:43

“There's this hidden curriculum, right? With dissection you're supposed to be learning the anatomy, the physiology of a particular animal. But really, what students are learning is that these animals are meaningless. They're basically just a tool for you to cut into and then discard after you're done with your so-called learning.” – Nicole Green In…

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Suhas Subramanyam...on running for Congress in Virginia 38:48

6M ago38:48

38:48

Virginia State Senator and congressional candidate, Suhas Subramanyam, joins Abhay to talk about governing and running a campaign, finding common ground, taking on tough fights, and how he stays energized. (0:00 - 238) Introduction (2:38) Part 1 - energy after a long day, district is a proxy, track record and taking on hard fights (15:22) Part 2 - …

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Carl Safina: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe 46:57

6M ago46:57

46:57

“We live so disconnected from the natural world, and many people live much more disconnected than I am because I've made the natural world my life, my work. But if it's still surprising me and we live so disconnectedly, why is that? Because these owls have been here, all these other creatures have been here since before we got here. They're a norma…

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Dr. Swati Mohan...on aerospace engineering at NASA/JPL 37:45

6M ago37:45

37:45

Abhay is joined by Dr. Swati Mohan, aerospace engineer and scientist at NASA/JPL, for a conversation about everything from her inspirations and ongoing journey, to the everyday relatability of her work, to embracing and exploring the unknown. Of note - Space Camp and Star Trek: The Next Generation were both discussed! (0:00 - 2:59) Introduction (2:…

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Krish Ashok...on Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking 51:28

6M ago51:28

51:28

Abhay is joined by Krish Ashok, the author of Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking for a wide ranging conversation about everything from food identities in India, to how his time in the US informed him, to irritating misconceptions, to AI and fact checking. (0:00 - 2:51) Introduction (2:51) Part 1 - thinking about questions when he's eating, f…

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Lisa Jones-Engel: STOP the Georgia Monkey Farm! 48:58

6M ago48:58

48:58

“One after another, citizens came up. And they just hammered that council with additional concerns. You know, one of the guys, his place is 500ft from there. He's like, ‘what do you think this is going to do to me, to my family? How dare you expose me and my family and this community! None of you all live around there. How could you have not brough…

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal...on being a progressive and an Indian-American woman in Congress 37:03

6M ago37:03

37:03

Abhay is joined by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for a conversation about her service as the only Indian American woman in the United States Congress. They chatted about everything from progressive politics to the filibuster to her identity and love for both the country of her birth and the country she serves. (0:00 - 2:33) Introduction (2:33) Part…

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